Bulldog Grapplers Return Three State Qualifiers
Milbank Area Wrestling November 28, 2017 0
The MHS wrestling team has three state qualifiers from last year on their roster this season, according to Coach Jeremy Torstenson.Tostenson is in his 12th year as the head coach for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Eli Fischer placed fifth in the state tournament at 106 pounds. Sophomore JD Lusk and... Read more
The Milbank Area Backpack Program encourages you to make a donation this holiday season. Give a donation in the name of another person – a teacher, scout or 4-H leader, coach, pastor, colleague, or friend. Backpack organizer Jenn Falk says,“Here is a way to give a gift that honors... Read more
Todd Koch Wins First Lighting Contest
Local News November 28, 2017 0
Todd Koch is this season’s first winner in the Nominate Your Neighbor house lighting contest. Koch takes home $50 in Ol’ Mill Bucks to 502 S. Harriet Street in Milbank. The contest is sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. Three more winners will be named on December... Read more
The first American Red Cross blood drive of the school year was held on Wednesday, November 22, at MHS. According to the coordinator, Kristi Lingert, the goal was to collect 60 units. The students surpassed that goal by donating 74 units. Students helping to coordinate the drive included: (Back... Read more
Brittany Preller Creates Projects to Help Children and Veterans
Local News November 27, 2017 0
Milbank High School senior Brittany Preller, daughter of Rhonda and David Preller, has created two charitable programs – Brittany’s Bears, Bunnies, and Books and Luv Veterans – Care Packages. Brittany says, “Helping people has been important to me since I was a young girl in grade school. I helped... Read more
The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce says, “Lighten up!” It’s time for their annual Nominate Your Neighbor holiday house lighting contest. “Nominate your neighbor and reward them for all their hard work,” said Chelcie Eischens, membership and finance director for the Chamber. “Four weekly winners each win $50 in... Read more
The first American Red Cross blood drive of the school year was held on Wednesday, November 22, at MHS. According to the coordinator, Kristi Lingert, the goal was to collect 60 units. The students surpassed that goal by donating 74 units. Students helping to coordinate the drive included: (Back... Read more
Musicians to Play in Honor Band Concert
Local News November 27, 2017 0
The 27th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band presents a concert Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Dr. Audrey Miller, assistant professor of clarinet and director of the concert band at NSU, will... Read more
Rick and Engebretson Named All-Conference
Milbank Area Volleyball November 27, 2017 0
MHS volleyball players Molly Rick and Jaecy Engebretson were named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference team after the conclusion of the 2017 season. Rick is a senior outside and middle hitter for the Lady Bulldogs. She is the daughter of Chris and Jolene Rick. Engebretson is a sophomore setter... Read more
It’s time to deck the malls and storefronts! Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce directors, Laura Kelly and Chelcie Eischens, announce the start of the annual Christmas Storefront Decorating Contest. Sign up and decorate your storefront before December 2. “There is no specific theme, so feel free to get creative... Read more
